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THE COAST GUARD |
The classes 3G, 3H and 3L went to the harbour-office in Palermo and interviewed the captains Zaccaria and Rizzo about the work of the harbour-office (see table below) we saw the equipment used in the headquarters and we went on board two patrol boats for a trip round the harbour. Wow! It was fantastic!
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BIRTH |
125 years ago. |
Tasks Yesterday Today |
-control of seaports -requisition of ships for military reasons -control of fishing boats and cargo boats -help at sea -control of fishing boats (equipment documents, identification of the boats) -pleasure boating -call of office (conscription) -state property (in collaboration with the surrounding towns and villages). |
Staff |
-civil and military staff which is in the direction of the Transport and Navigation Ministry Head quarters in Rome. |
Work day |
-administrative sector : office hours: (9,00-13,00/16,00-19,00) -technical-operative sector 24 hours. |
Sicily |
-two maritime offices for help to sea Palermo-Catania. |
Admission to the harbour-office |
-sailors or volunteers -officers:5 years of Academy opened to women since 2000. |
Boats available |
Patrol boats |
Rules for the bathers for the pleasure boats |
-no swimming 300mt from the shore -pay attention to the boats and to the condition of the sea -keep the beach clean no navigation within 300mt from the shore and 100mt from the rocks. |
Sanctions |
-any violation boats will be reported or requisitioned. |
